I’ve been getting so many emails on how to make rose water to use in some of my recipes, i.e Cantaloupe in Coconut Rose Cream recipe.
So here it goes, right from the basics…
Strolled into Publix to get some fresh roses.
Saw a few bouquet that has seen better days. Demanded for a discount.
Headed home with 1 dozen of mangled roses, for $4. My policy is simple — “you won’t get it till you demand ask for it”.
It’s definitely not a peak season for roses. Thank you lord.
Hmmm.. if you get cheaper than that, don’t tell me.
Some key steps in making homemade rose water:
- Homegrown, pesticide-free petals is the way to go. If not, purchase organic roses.
- Use petals only, no stems or leaves.
- Wash petals thoroughly before processing.
Rose Water — adapted from Tipnut.
Items:
- Petals from half a dozen of roses
- Distilled water
- Big pot
- Sterilized jars or bottles
Directions:
- Fill bottom of pot with rose petals.
- Pour distilled water over rose petals just enough to cover.
- Heat pot but DON’T bring it to boil. Just steaming hot.
- Remove pot from heat and allow rose petals to steep for half an hour or until petals looses its color.
- Strain water and squeeze out liquid from petals.
- Cool rose water completely before storing it in sterilized jars or bottles. Keep it refrigerated.
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This is awesome! Why have I never thought to do this myself before? Thanks 🙂
Alyssa (Everyday Maven) recently posted..The Food Matters Project: Garlicky Edamame Cakes
Dreamy pictures and wonderful recipe!
Cheers,
Rosa
Wow this is amazing. I have the type of roses that are used for making essential oils, I walk by them everyday saying I will make it myself, still haven’t. But I never thought to make my own rose water, that is brilliant! I don’t have roses on there now, will have to wait, but I can’t wait to make it, thank you!
And thank you for the kind words of remembering and honoring.
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Fabiola — you are welcome! I am glad this post is helpful 🙂
I have always wanted to try this! During cherry blossom season I was desperately looking for cherry blossom extract and almost tried making my own.
Jen @ Savory Simple recently posted..Pumpkin Spiced Cocktail Nuts
Jen — I’ve never heard of cherry blossom extract. It already sounds delicious 😉
Apparently you can only find it in Japan. While there I had cherry blossom ice cream that was out of this world. I never thought to pick up the extract :\
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I have to try this. I know my skin would love it 🙂
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Kankana — 😉
Never thought I could make my own rose water! WOW! Super cool photos as well 🙂
chinmayie @ love food eat recently posted..Spicy Grape Tomato Salad
These photos are so so pretty!
Angie@Angie’s Recipes recently posted..Overnight Yogurt Sunflower Seed Bread Rolls
How simple and beautiful !
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How lovely~~ I have alwasy wanted to make rose water. And what a treat for Vday!! thanks,
vianney recently posted..Jalapeño Cream
Vianney — thanks love. Ditto about V Day 😉
And I just picked up a bottle of rose water at the store this weekend! I wish I had seen this before.
Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen recently posted..Tomato Fennel Gratin
Sylvie — I do that too, all the time. It’s just too expensive to take a bath with it, though 😉
I can’t think of any other word but beautiful my friend 🙂
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
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Uru — oh, you are too kind my dear 🙂
How lovely! This is something I must try….if I can find organic roses. Rosewater is truly beautiful!
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oh rose water- how I love thee! i am so glad you did this post so I can actually make my own instead of buying it! Thank you
Jessica — you are welcome honey. Let me know how it turned out, as and when you make it 🙂
Your photos are gorgeous!
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Maria — thanks a lot!
Gorgeous snaps!
Very helpful recipe, Kiran! Rosewater has so many wondrous applications in food and around the house. Gorgeous photography has come to be expected of you!
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Viviane — thanks a lot dear friend. I truly appreciate your heart-felt encouragement 🙂
So beautiful Kiran. I love the natural colour of it! I think the lowest price I can get roses for is about $12.00 for a small bunch at the supermarket. I will be grabbing a bunch next trip!
Cass — make sure you make it 🙂
Nice recipe Kiran…and it is really simple. I love the pictures as always so pretty.
Hope you are having a great week 🙂
Juliana — thank you my dear, and hope you are having a great vacation 🙂
oh this is so beautiful! I feel like it should be in a spa or hotel somewhere!
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Those pictures look like they came out of a fancy magazine ….just gorgeous!
And i always keep a bottleof rose water in the kitchen….it gives my cakes and creams such a wonderful aroma. It’s nice to see i can make my own…it will be more fresh this way 🙂
Cakewhiz — thank you so much for the lovely compliments — made my day 🙂
So beautiful! Gorgeous pictures and a really fabulous recipe. I don’t like to use the store-bought one, but this is definitely do-able.
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Tadka — on the contrary, I love using the store bought version in recipes. Its stronger in flavor 🙂
Okay I’ve got a little bottle of rosewater and I only used it once in a dessert. What do you use rosewater in? (Other than a bath which sounds like a fab idea)
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Maureen — I use it as a facial toner, homemade creams + scrubs, and even as air freshener 🙂
What a gorgeous post! Simple recipe with outstanding results and lyrical photos, one of my favorites!
so beautiful. i usually get rose water from out and they do not even have a pinkish hue in them. thanks for sharing. i plan to make rose water from my own rose shrubs when they start blooming.
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Dassana — thank you and do let me know how it turned out 🙂
Now thats how its made, very informative. Thanks!
Raymund recently posted..Balbacua
This is a such a fantastic idea! I would never have thought of it myself. Although I don’t receive roses nearly as much as I’d like. :/
Jenny @ Ichigo Shortcake recently posted..Nama Nama, Melbourne – Japanese lunch fare
I’ve wanted to make my own rosewater for ages! I even bought the bottles-your post has just urged me to make it myself 😀
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Lorraine — do make it, like right now 😀
What a cool idea to make it yourself!!
Sommer@ASpicyPerspective recently posted..Potato Skins Mac and Cheese
Ooh, I love rose water in bubble baths, creams, scrubs, etc., + had never thought of making it myself. We grow roses in our garden, so I’m putting this on my to-try list this weekend. THANK YOU! =)
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Amy — you are welcome, and please inform me once you’ve made it 🙂
I’ve always enjoyed shopping at Publix when living in Atlanta… i think they are quite gracious and when I’ve noticed any price discrepancies between what is shown against what rings up, they’ve given it to me for free!
Loved the pics and never thought to make rose water at home before… must be a fragrant process 🙂
Laavanya — I concur with you about Publix services. They are so nice!
Such a wonderful thing to teach us, Thank you!!
Jaime {sophistimom} recently posted..emergency brownies
Jaime — you are welcome 🙂
Easy peasy! Why does anyone ever need to go out and buy anything!!
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Anu — to make recipes 😉
I have been wanting to start using rose water as a morning toner for a while now, and I’m so excited to try this! Beautiful pictures as always…loving your blog! xoxo
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Vicky — thank you so much and i hope you get a chance to make this soon 🙂
So this is how you make rose water from scratch! This is my very first time learning this. I thought of buying but it sounds easy enough to make it at home!
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Hi Kiran
Just looking thru all your beautiful posts and picture…..Well done …….. Really Mesmerising shots …………..
Going to definitely try this at home
I love your Blog !! Check out mines as well ! 😀
Kieda — haha, thanks! 😀
I’m so intrigued by the idea of making my own rose water!
Do you have any idea how long it will keep?
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Emma — mine lasted almost 1 month in the refrigerator. It might go for more than a month, depending on the sterile condition of the containers 🙂
I would love to make this, but I won’t have the time in the next few weeks 🙁 Where would you buy rose water? I can’t find it ANYWHERE. I’ll be making this though, as soon as I’m free 🙂
Sidney — you can definitely find rose water from a local Indian grocery store or online at amazon dot com 🙂
Can i keep d homemade rose water in a plastic bottle?
Can i keep d homemade rosewater in a plastic bottle?
hello I wanted to ask if it is necessary to refrigerate, and if not necessary then how long could it sit out before needing to be disposed of?
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